Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) is a tertiary care hospital and teaching institute at Kalapet in the Union Territory of Puducherry, India. The college has been approved for full recognition by MCILetter No. MCI-34(41)/2007-Med./26987, dated 1 August 2008 for 150 seats for MBBS degree granted by the Pondicherry University. The PIMS is a unit of The Madras Medical Mission, a charitable society and hospital in Chennai promoted by the members of the Malankara Orthodox Christian community.
College administration The Office-bearers of The Madras Medical Mission are: H. G. Dr. Yuhanon Mar Diascoros, Bishop of Madras - Hon. President Reji Abraham - Hon. Vice-President M. M. Philip - Hon. Secretary and Chairman (PIMS) E. John Thomas - Hon. Treasurer
The Hospital/Medical School is currently administered by Director-Principal Dr. Renu G'Boy Varghese. Administrative Officers include: Dean UG (Undergraduate Studies): Dr. Johnny Asir Dean PG (Postgraduate Studies): Dr. Sheela Devi Bazroy Dean Research: Dr. Reba Kanungo Dean MEU: Dr. Subhasis Das Registrar: Dr. Anil J. Purty
Academics and courses PIMS has a Medical College, Multi-Specialty Hospital and a Nursing College.
PIMS Pondicherry offers more than 20 courses in medical stream including MBBS, MD, MS and M Ch in plastic surgery. All these courses include undergraduate, post graduate and doctoral courses. It also has post graduate diplomas in many fields.
College of Nursing, PIMS College of Nursing (French: Collège des sciences infirmières), Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences was established in 2004 and is affiliated to Pondicherry University. It offers BSc and Msc in nursing.
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